With most people staying home during Covid-19 shutdowns, on-line shopping for medications, pet foods and supplies has exploded. On-line requests for prescription items need a veterinarian’s approval. This takes time away from our doctor’s ability to care for our patients in need. Filling these requests also indirectly places a financial burden on our hospital. We …
The Covid-19 pandemic is already having widespread affects upon small businesses, including the veterinary community. At this writing, we are not seeing disease from this particular corona virus in our pets. The virus is, however, directly affecting how veterinary practices are able to conduct interactions with human pet owners. To help reduce possible viral spread, …
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Our feline friends are living longer thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, better home care and nutrition. However, with longer lives come chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis. We frequently see older dogs with arthritis. Studies reveal that feline arthritis is more common than we once thought. We want to help our aging felines stay comfortable …
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Cat owners know that cats can be fussy creatures. Cats rule the house. And they have rules for what behaviors they will and will not tolerate from us. Once we do something to annoy our cats, we have to pay the consequences. They may hiss, walk away in disgust, or even lash out with claws …
Resolutions to improve our habits are something many of us make every New Years. Most of us don’t live up to our own expectations. For pet owners there is help. Make New Year’s resolutions that include your pets! These will give you the extra motivation you need to have a healthier and happier 2020.
If you love cuddling up with your cat we have good news. Research has shown that the vibrations of a purring cat can improve one’s health in many different ways. So why do cats purr in the first place? How does purring benefit cats? Perhaps they have evolved with the ability to purr as a …
Dog breeds differ in appearance because we humans selectively bred the dogs to look certain ways. This selective breeding also linked groups of behaviors to each breed. Retriever breeds like to retrieve. Beagles love to bark. Border collies are natural herders. New studies are beginning to identify the DNA links to these breed specific dog …
All of our dogs are aging. Giant breeds will age more quickly than smaller breeds. For example, a Great Dane is considered to be a senior by 5-6 years of age, while a Chihuahua is a senior around 10-11 years. However, age is not a disease. Improved medical and nutritional care can make a difference …
We have all experienced a person who is just plain nasty. Being around these negative people brings us all down. Well guess what. Your dog is also sensitive to negative people – and your dog is smart enough to avoid them. Not only that, your dog knows to avoid people that are mean to you. …
It was not long ago we defined older cats as eight and above. Now it is not uncommon to have an sixteen to twenty year old cat. Improved nutrition, indoor living and advancements in veterinary care have all contributed to better feline health and well-being. Read on and see what practical things you can do …
